NewSong - What Child Is This?

Chorus / Description : What Child Is This? is a Christmas carol that reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as the King of kings. It draws from biblical references such as the shepherds, angels, and the gifts of the wise men (Matthew 2:1-12, Luke 2:8-20). The song encourages listeners to recognize and worship the humble child who brings salvation.

What Child Is This? Lyrics

This, this is Christ the King
Whom shepherds guard and angels sing
Haste, haste to bring him laud
The babe, the son of Mary

What child is this who laid to rest
On Mary's lap is sleeping
Whom angels greet with anthems sweet
While shepherds watch are keeping

Why lies He in such mean estate
Where ox and ass are feeding
Good Christian fear, for sinners here
The silent Word is pleading

So bring Him incense, gold, and myrrh
Come peasant king to own Him
The King of kings, salvation brings
Let loving hearts enthrone Him

The Holy Son of God
The Holy King of Kings

What Child Is This?

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